Everyone Will go Back Happy and Smiling: Raghu Dixit

Singer Raghu Dixit, from The Raghu Dixit Project, will perform at the Times Pune Festival today...

Singer Raghu Dixit, from The Raghu Dixit Project, will perform at the Times Pune Festival today

"I'm told the venue for the event is a beautiful fort and will be spectacular for a concert," expresses musician Raghu Dixit, as he and his band The Raghu Dixit Project, gear up to perform in the city today at Shaniwarwada as part of the ongoing Times Pune Festival.

Speaking about his association with the festival, he shares, "The Times Festivals have taken us and our music to some very interesting places around the country and opened our music up to a lot of new people. We've been a part of some stellar line-ups in the past and this one is no different. We're sharing the bill with some of India's best artistes and it is a great honour to be able to do that."

Known for their soul-stirring and energetic performances, the band features Gaurav Vaz on bass, Wilfred Demoz on drums, Bryden Lewis on guitar and Parth Chandiramani on flute. The songs that the fans mostly look forward to listening include Mysore Se Aayi, Ambar, Hey Bhagwan and the Kannada number Gudugudiya Sedi Nodo. Apart from the popular numbers, the band will include a few new songs in their set. "The fans will be treated to a preview of the new material from our upcoming album and a lot of singing along and dancing that is now a trademark of an RDP concert," adds Raghu.

Apart from their colourful and happy music, they are also popular for their colourful attires that comprises a mundu (lungi) on stage. Guaranteeing a fun-filled performance, he says, "I can guarantee that everyone will go back happy and smiling at the end of the concert!"

Complimentary invites available on a first-come-first-serve basis at The Times of India office, FC Road, between 10 am and 5 pm.